AI-generated media threatens trust in digital information. Teams will build a hardware-software system that verifies media authenticity using cryptographic provenance and Web3 records, and applies AI-based deepfake detection when verification is missing. The solution should visually identify real, fake, and unverifiable content to support a trustworthy internet.
Rapid growth in computing is increasing energy consumption and carbon emissions. Teams will design a software or hardware-assisted system that measures, optimizes, or reduces the energy and carbon footprint of digital workloads using intelligent scheduling, monitoring, or adaptive control. The solution should demonstrate measurable sustainability impact without sacrificing performance.
Public safety and civic rule violations often go unreported due to lack of trust and incentives. Teams will build a blockchain-based platform where citizens can securely report violations, validate reports through consensus, and receive transparent rewards for verified contributions. The system should promote accountability, privacy, and responsible civic participation.
Counterfeit medicines pose a serious threat to public health in many regions. Teams will design a blockchain-based drug traceability platform where each medicine strip is verified through a unique QR code, with AI models analyzing scan patterns to predict high-risk counterfeiting zones. The solution should improve patient safety, supply chain transparency, and regulatory trust.
High-density crowds at public events often lead to stampedes due to delayed risk detection. Teams will build an IoT-based sensing system that collects crowd density or movement data and uses cloud-based AI models to predict stampede risk in advance. The solution should enable early warnings and safer crowd management decisions.
Lack of transparency in AI systems limits trust and real-world adoption. Teams will build a platform that provides model-agnostic explainability, visualizations, and fairness insights for AI predictions across different domains. The solution should help users understand, audit, and responsibly deploy AI models.
Citizens often lose access to critical identity, health, and education records when moving across regions or countries. Teams will design a blockchain-based self-sovereign identity system where users securely control their personal credentials, verified through biometrics and cryptography. The solution should enable safe, privacy-preserving access to essential services anywhere in the world.
Incorrect or delayed first aid response often leads to preventable injuries or fatalities. Teams will develop a digital twin of the human body and emergency scenarios, using AR or VR to guide users through correct first aid procedures in real time. The solution should improve preparedness, accuracy, and confidence during emergencies.